In 1981, we left behind the red and gold leaves of New York—the tall maples and oaks that lined our street—for Miami’s skinny palm trees and walls of heat. I …
How to Help Without Enabling: A Lesson From One Disabled Person to Another
As a physically disabled woman, I’ve received my fair share of help and given plenty of it too. But over time, I’ve learned a hard truth: helping someone doesn’t always …
♿🌕 April 2025 Horoscopes: No Filters, Just Truth
April is not here to play small. With eclipse season in full swing and two potent New Moons straddling the month, this is a time of cosmic clarity, bold beginnings, …
Disabled New Yorkers Fear CDPAP Transition as April 1 Deadline Looms
This is no April Fools’ joke. Thousands of disabled New Yorkers stand to lose their personal care assistance services if a transition of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program …
What’s in Your Food? Read the Labels. Find Out.
Let’s get something straight: having a physical disability doesn’t mean we’re unhealthy. It doesn’t mean we only eat bland food. And it definitely doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy good, mouthwatering, …
How to Look Stylish on a Budget: 5 Fashion Insider Tips
When it comes to fashion, style isn’t about price tags—it’s about vision. In a world of fast trends and fleeting seasons, cultivating a wardrobe that reflects your personality and your …
How To Throw a Get-Together Without Losing Your Cool
A get-together? Oh no! You’re thinking, your place isn’t spotless. You’ve got snacks but no matching plates. Someone just texted “What time again?” and you’re still in pajama pants. Guess …
Paralyzed, Not Powerless: My Life Beyond the Word ‘Pobrecito’
I Am Not a “Pobrecito”—I Am Unstoppable A bullet struck me at 18 and left me paralyzed from the chest down. My world shifted in ways I never imagined. I …
The Double Standard I Didn’t Know I Was Living By
I’ve always held myself to higher standards than anyone else. Part of it comes from necessity—when you’re a physically disabled woman navigating a world that wasn’t built for you, you …